image of health

image of health

One who is or looks especially healthy, robust, of full of vitality. My grandmother is nearly 70 and smokes two packs of cigarettes a day, but somehow she's still the image of health. It's amazing how having a bit of a tan can make someone an image of health.
See also: health, image, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • picture of health
  • picture of health, the
  • the picture of health
  • smoker
  • chain smoker
  • chain-smoker
  • fountain of youth
  • coffin-dodger
  • an idle brain is the devil's workshop
  • pack heat
References in periodicals archive
The entire yoghurt category also witnessed rapid development last year, largely thanks to its image of health and wellness in the mind of Chinese consumers.
Photographed recently reading a newspaper and flanked by visitors, the image of health and normality is one he is keen to maintain.
In particular, most men seek to cultivate an image of health and this trend is reflected in the strength of the "workout" culture.
Regular food companies, that are not sports-oriented, can drive success if they attach their product to the image of health and sport.
Despite the troubles faced when they were babies, the boys are now the image of health - as well hunky!
Kirstie said airbrushed models and film stars in magazines portrayed an unrealistic image of health and beauty.
She was the image of health. She was also a very family orientated person, she never missed an occasion and always made time for those she loved."
We will refresh and articulate the contemporary image of health visiting and debunk some of these myths that frustrate us.
He became healthier, and his former wife, after a year, no longer had a brain tumor and was the very image of health.
Themes she intends to tackle during her presidential year include stress and improving the image of health and safety as a profession.
PEARLY white teeth, like those sported by Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise, create an instant image of health and vitality.
"The package we developed has a unique hourglass graphics design to connote that image of health and fitness," Sterling says.
My research, on 'The midwives' image'; 'The image of health professionals in the Iberian context'; "Fathers and pregnancy: the importance of being involved': and 'Caring for women with prolonged pregnancies' has been presented at various national and international conferences,
Courtyards are sources of light, as well as ventilation, and the luminous interiors with their cool marble floors and white walls embody the stereotypical image of health, hygiene and efficiency, without the intimidating associations.